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ancillary

/ˈænsəˌleɹiː/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Assisting or supporting; auxiliary.

    - "The ancillary staff at the hospital helps the doctors and nurses in their daily tasks."
    - "The ancillary equipment is used to support the main machinery."
  • noun

    A subordinate or secondary thing.

    - "The ancillary documents are not as important as the primary contract."
    - "The ancillary buildings surround the main library."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/



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  2. /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/



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Synonyms

accessory
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ancillary
vagabondy , condonary , pondy , wondry
Variants
List of all variants of ancillary that leads to same result
ancillaries , ancillary
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'ancillaris', meaning 'serving a lord' or 'servant'.

Trivia
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  1. Ancillary is a term often used in the healthcare industry to refer to support staff such as nurses' aides and technicians.

  2. Ancillary services in a business setting can include things like accounting, marketing, and human resources.

  3. In computing, ancillary files are data files that support the main data file in a database.

Related Concepts
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  1. auxiliary: Related term meaning providing support or assistance.

  2. supporting cast: A group of ancillary characters in a story or production.

Quotes
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  1. The lockout rocked the NHL, but among the "ancillary" benefits has been the emergence of young players who apprenticed for an additional season in the minors …

    - Michael Farber,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},21 Nov. 2005

  2. Traditionally museums have been built to house collections, and for "ancillary" functions such as storage, conservation, administration, and education.

    - Jayne Merkel,{it}Wilson Quarterly{/it},Winter 2002

  3. Paleolithic hunters and gatherers obtained an abundance of complete protein, mostly from wild game; their vegetable foods were an "ancillary" protein source. This pattern prevailed until agriculture transformed it, shifting the human diet away from meat and toward plant food.

    - S. Boyd Eaton et al.,{it}The Paleolithic Prescription{/it},1988

  4. I am in love with a man who is in love with boats. As far as "ancillary" loves are concerned, I understand things could be worse. Sadly, I do not love boats.

    - Ann Patchett,{it}Gourmet{/it},May 2003
Culture
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Ancillary has been used in various contexts throughout history, often referring to supporting roles or auxiliary resources. In literature, ancillary characters often provide important context and background to the main story. In art, ancillary objects or elements can enhance the overall composition. In music, ancillary instruments or harmonies can add depth and richness to a piece.

How to Memorize "ancillary"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a servant or helper to remember the meaning of ancillary.
    - Visualize a secondary or supporting role to remember ancillary as a noun.
    - Visualize an assistant or auxiliary resource to remember ancillary as an adjective.

  2. associate

    - Associate ancillary with the idea of supporting or assisting.
    - Associate ancillary with the idea of a secondary or subordinate role.
    - Associate ancillary with the idea of an auxiliary resource or equipment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'AUX' to remember ancillary means 'auxiliary' or 'assisting'.
    - Use the phrase 'ancillary to' to remember ancillary means 'related to' or 'supporting'.

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